朝
Pinyin · chao
How to pronounce “chao”
chao is a Mandarin syllable. Listen to its tones, learn how each sound is made, then say it into your microphone to check your pronunciation.
The tones of chao
Sound by sound
Initialch
like 'ch' in 'church', tongue curled back, with a puff.
Finalao
'ow' as in 'cow'.
Toneschāo cháo chǎo
Tone 1 · high and flat, held like a sung note.Tone 2 · rising, like a surprised 'huh?'Tone 3 · dips low then rises. In a sentence, often just low.
Words with chao
Practice chao
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